Gratitude
The Ten Lepers
10/10/10 07:02
The mere fact that you can read this message means you’re better off than 1.3 billion people. And, since you’re reading it on the Internet, you’re better off than 5.4 billion people.
Once we start counting our blessings, we realize there is no way we can repay all that we have received. The best we can do is to follow the example of the leper and show our gratitude by falling at the feet of Jesus and praising His name. Read More...
Once we start counting our blessings, we realize there is no way we can repay all that we have received. The best we can do is to follow the example of the leper and show our gratitude by falling at the feet of Jesus and praising His name. Read More...
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The Bigger the Bankroll the Tighter the Rubber Band
08/19/10 10:48
No one knows how long this recession will last, but the sooner we start focusing on our blessings the faster we’ll recover emotionally and spiritually. We need an attitude of gratititude. But why stop at thanking God for what He has already done? Do as Venerable Solanus Casey did and, ‘Thank God ahead of time for what He is about to do for you.’
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The Grateful Leper
11/11/09 07:17
Gratitude is often in short supply. But today’s Gospel reminds us of just how much we have to be grateful for. The mere fact that you have ten fingers and toes is a blessing. The fact that you can see the computer screen, feel the computer keys and click on the mouse is a blessing. The fact that you have no aches and pains at the moment is a blessing. The fact that you can live among family and friends is a blessing. Read More...
The Tenth Leper
11/27/08 07:31
An attitude of gratitude also makes us mindful of the temporal needs of others. It leads us to share sacrificially from our many gifts so that others may enjoy the blessing of adequate food, clothing and shelter.
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The Ten Lepers
11/12/08 04:01
“One of them, when he saw that he was made clean, went back, with a loud voice glorifying God.” (Luke 17: 11-19)
The three most despairing words in the English language are, “Why me, Lord?” It’s a question we all may be tempted to ask when beset by life’s trials and afflictions. Why me? Why this punishment? What did I ever do to deserve this? We may feel forsaken, cast out into the darkness, beyond all hope of recovery. In our depression, we may withdraw from others, isolate ourselves and become increasingly despondent, even harbor destructive thoughts.
In today’s Gospel, we encounter ten men who might well have asked themselves the same question: “Why me? What sin did I ever commit to deserve leprosy?” The very word leprosy meant to “scourge” or to “smite.’ It was thought of as a punishment reserved for the vilest of sinners. Read More...
The three most despairing words in the English language are, “Why me, Lord?” It’s a question we all may be tempted to ask when beset by life’s trials and afflictions. Why me? Why this punishment? What did I ever do to deserve this? We may feel forsaken, cast out into the darkness, beyond all hope of recovery. In our depression, we may withdraw from others, isolate ourselves and become increasingly despondent, even harbor destructive thoughts.
In today’s Gospel, we encounter ten men who might well have asked themselves the same question: “Why me? What sin did I ever commit to deserve leprosy?” The very word leprosy meant to “scourge” or to “smite.’ It was thought of as a punishment reserved for the vilest of sinners. Read More...